L. LEE MATHER

KEENE, N.H. — Lauri Lee Mather (née Potter) passed away Feb. 2, 2026, at her home in Keene, N.H. Her death was attributed to cardiac causes.

Born in May 1960 to Muriel (Clough) Emmons and David Potter, Lee spent her childhood in Vergennes, Vt. She enjoyed visiting the Potter family camp in Roxbury, Vt., and cherished the time spent with her grandmother and great-grandmother there.

After graduating from Vergennes Union High School in 1978, Lee earned a B.A. in Elementary Education at the University of Maine at Farmington, where she developed a lasting passion for special education. In September 1986, she married Timothy Mather, and together they raised four children: Arielle, Joshua, Jessica, and Yanna.

Lee was a stay-at-home mother during her children’s early years and later navigated significant health concerns, including Multiple Sclerosis. Despite these challenges, she remained actively involved in her church community and found meaning in helping others. She enjoyed baking for her loved ones, watching for hummingbirds, and always found space for another book.

Lee is survived by her husband, Tim; her four children; her two grandsons, Ethan and Arlo; her “granddog” Roxie; her father; and her two half-siblings. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Muriel Emmons, in October 2018.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, at Sturtevant Chapel, in Keene, N.H. (1-2 p.m. visitation hour; 2-3 p.m. service). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feeding Tiny Tummies in Keene, N.H. ◊